I'm a 19 y/o college student at a fairly prestigious college and I just can't seem to quit playing computer games. It's really taking over my life! It all started with World of Warcraft. I played it for hours on end last year and it really screwed my grades up. I finally managed to quit, thinking that Call of Duty 2 was any better. I was mistaken and I am currently just as addicted to CoD2 as I was to WoW. I don't have any problems with socializing and I'll go out with friends fairly often, but I often play games as soon as I get back to my dorm room. I need some advice from ex-gamers and other people who are familiar with this problem of video game addiction. Help me please!
2007-04-15 21:29:34 · 13 answers · asked by F1reflyfan 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You have made the first step and that is admitting that you have a problem.
Sit down and make a schedual for your life. Limit your game time. Get out and go to the guy, or hang out with friends. Get a part time job. You might need to stop cold turkey. And learn that your life doesn't stop just because you aren't gaming.
Another thing is that when you have an addiction.......you need to replace it with a good habit. Something else that will give you the buzz that you get from playing your games.
Tell yourself that you have power over the game and it is time for them to NOT have power over you. When you feel compelled to play. so set your alarm clock or a timer for 15 minutes, if you still want to play then play. But, it often breaks your urge and you can get into something else.
2007-04-15 21:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi.
ive never played wow or call of duty but have played some online multiplayers, the first time i played it was like smokin crack or something i just couldnt believe i could have that much fun.
but i was working when i was 19 rather than studying, im a student now and i see some great games systems and games out there but i wont let myself buy them cause i know what will happen if i start playing.
best thing for you to do is take a look at your grades, realise whats happening and ask someone responsible you know to take your computer away (or the software + uninstall). it might suk for the first while but you'll get used to it after a few days.
then....... THEN after you have passed all the b.s tests you got yourself a whole guilt-free summer to play and play and play.
2007-04-15 21:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should make up a time table of what you do all week. During the weekdays when you have classes, you should go to the library and do your homework and study. Get a part time job throughout the week to keep yourself occupied. Then on the weekends play video games...
2007-04-15 21:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by Wulf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remove all games from ur pc and tray to do something else in the same time wich u used to go and play games like some workout or reading or hanging out with ur girl friend
2007-04-15 22:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by elhelo_abdo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every time you play a PC game slap yourself and put £1
or $2 in a pot then at the end of the week donate it to charity
i used to be addicted to runescape but then i told myself it is just a PC game nothing more
2007-04-15 22:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by caraclark51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could yahoo or google 'signs of internet addiction' and give the sites or print outs to your parents. then all you can do is learn to detach from this , and get on with your life. you can do that with emotional freedom techinique by gary craig,by yourself, or therapy or both how sad your parents dont see it
2016-05-21 02:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by viva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from your computer and find something else that you are interested to do, such as go to shopping mall or go to the gym to workout. That way it can help you get rid of the addiction
2007-04-15 21:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by msjerge 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my brother was like that too..........i just kept on telling him its not cool to play games all day, and he kinda just quit on his own.
know he found something he was good at, and he is into art know.
he doesnt play games all day
you should find a hobby or something that your good at, and try to get into it.
2007-04-15 21:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try keeping yourself occupied outdoors , like sports , friends , some long drive kinda .
2007-04-15 21:35:04 · answer #9 · answered by Rocky 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Porn. Hey man pick your poison, shi* I'm addicted to Yahoo Answers.
2007-04-15 22:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋